Bibliograph

An anatomy of pain, how the body and the mind experience and endure physical suffering, Dr. Abdul-Ghaaliq Lalkhen

Type

Label

An anatomy of pain, how the body and the mind experience and endure physical suffering, Dr. Abdul-Ghaaliq Lalkhen

Language

eng

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

An anatomy of pain

Oclc number

1232161192

Responsibility statement

Dr. Abdul-Ghaaliq Lalkhen

Sub title

how the body and the mind experience and endure physical suffering

Summary

"An illuminating, authoritative, and in-depth examination of the fascinating science behind pain and the complexities of its treatment--from one of the internationally leading doctors in pain management."--, Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Introduction: An unexpected journey -- How does pain work? -- A brief history of pain -- Give me something for the pain... -- The line between pleasure and pain: opioids and addiction -- Pain with no injury -- Pain management: needles, narcotics, and knives -- A journey of a thousand miles... -- Torpedo fish -- Do not go gentle into that good night -- Show me the money: private pain practice -- Conclusion: The beginning of the end

Target audience

adult

Classification